Myrtle R. Beasley

January 27, 2009

NEWPORT NEWS — Myrtle R. Beasley, 87, died on her birthday, Jan. 24, 2009, after six months of declining health.

She was a native of Fines Creek, N.C., and resided in Newport News most of her life. She was employed for many years at the Youngland Shoppe in Newmarket Shopping Center. In her retirement, she loved going to Hardees several times a week to visit with her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, McCreary G. Beasley.

She is survived by her three sons, Jerry R. Beasley and his wife, Diane of Richmond, Gary R. Beasley and his wife, Barbara of Yorktown, Donald R. Beasley and his wife, Beth of Yorktown. She was blessed with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Amory Funeral Home, 410 Grafton Drive, Grafton, Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Amory Funeral Home, with interment following in Peninsula Memorial Park.